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I realize, as a bankruptcy attorney, it may seem a little strange for me to urge our readers to just forget their money problems, but that’s exactly what I’m suggesting in this Blog post.  The Christmas Season is a time for family, togetherness, and happiness.  Don’t let yourself be weighed down by thoughts of bills and debt collectors.  Take a few days

Many clients who file Chapter 13 may find their circumstances change as the years tick by in a five year Chapter 13 plan.  They may get a divorce, have a new baby or their child may head off to college.  With those life changes, the financial picture changes too.

Teresa Giudice is again in the news – this time for suing her bankruptcy attorney for malpractice.  In June, 2015, the Real Housewives star sued her former bankruptcy attorney alleging legal malpractice, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.

Simply put, the "grids" are a short-hand way to refer to

On Wednesday, USA Today reported that three reverse mortgage firms entered into consent agreements with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for using deceptive advertising.

What is an authorized user?

An authorized user is someone who has been “authorized” to use a credit card that is in someone else’s name.  For example, parents will sometimes add their children as an authorized user to help build their child’s credit or use while they are away at college.

We get calls from people almost every day asking how much we charge to file bankruptcy.

Now that Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind us, the Holiday shopping season is in full swing.  Many of you likely made purchases using credit cards or other credit accounts to make gift purchases.  If you’re already in a tight financial situation, keep in mind that the Bankruptcy Code has provisions built in that prevent a person from discharging

We are quickly approaching the beginning of a new year. Many people see the new year as a new beginning and a time to make a fresh start or seek some sort of improvement from the past year. Many folks may decide to consider looking for a home and taking out a mortgage in the coming year.